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Subject:Re: Carburetor in a Vanagon
From:jon
Date:Sun, 14 Jan 2007 16:24:13 -0800

Malcolm,

What kind of fuel economy do you get with that setup?

Jon

> I've been running a carb since 1997 on a 1991 Syncro westy.  trick is to get the proper VW air
> intake manifold from Europe. after that a Weber DFAV and jet kit and adapter plate and low
> pressure fuel pump and 009 distributor and you're off.  Problem is emmissions testing in your
> state???
>
> Search the archives (year by year) for Stebbins and carb and you'll get
all I have written.  You
> can look at my set up at:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=340164  Malcolm
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> --- David Johnson <davidj@ELPASOTEL.NET> wrote:
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> > Ok, so a bit ago I posted about my Vanagon Westy that caught fire,
> > looking for parts.  Several people suggested I look at going to a
> > carburetor instead of trying to rebuild the fuel injection system.
> > Has anyone done this?  What sort of results?  What are the pitfalls?
> > I live in a county that does not require emissions, so that is not an
> > issue, but what else is there?  I assume I will need a new intake
> > manifold - is this true?  One person suggested one carb for each side
> > - is that really needed?
> >
> > I am going to do some further research, of course, but if any experts
> > out there have played with this, or done it,. I would be glad to hear
> > of the experience.
> >
> > Technical specs - '80 Westy, air cooled (duh), non-California model.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > David.
> > '80 Westy, currently a paperweight.
> >
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